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135th General Assembly
   Regular Session                                     H. R. No. 574
      2023-2024
                      Representatives Grim, Hoops
                       A RESOLUTION
                  Recognizing September 23-29, 2024,
               as See Tracks, Think Train Week in Ohio.
     WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th   1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize September 23-29,       2
2024, as See Tracks, Think Train Week in Ohio; and                       3
     WHEREAS, See Tracks, Think Train Week, formerly Rail Safety Week,   4
encourages increased awareness and understanding of the dangers posed    5
by not properly following safe practices at railroad crossings and       6
aims to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities. During 2023,      7
eighty-six vehicle-train collisions resulted in twenty-five injuries     8
and six fatalities and twenty-two pedestrian/trespass incidents on       9
railroad property resulted in twelve injuries and twelve fatalities,     10
and through collective action and understanding, we can lower that       11
number; and                                                              12
     WHEREAS, Ohio depends on safe roads and train tracks, and See       13
Tracks, Think Train Week aims to promote safety throughout our           14
society. Thanks to the efforts of a host of dynamic state partners       15
united behind this cause, including Ohio Operation Lifesaver, we can     16
encourage our fellow citizens to practice safety at rail crossings and   17
reduce the risks of a tragedy occurring; and                             18
     WHEREAS, See Tracks, Think Train Week provides an opportunity to    19
not only promote a safer Ohio but to also celebrate the many dynamic     20
individuals who have dedicated themselves to creating a safer state.     21
Truly, these fine individuals are deserving of the highest praise for    22
their conscientious efforts to safeguard others; therefore be it         23
     RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of   24
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution,         25
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recognize See Tracks, Think Train Week in Ohio and urge all citizens       26
to observe it with appropriate programs and activities during the week     27
of September 23-29, 2024; and be it further                                28
     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit     29
duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to the news media of          30
Ohio.                                                                      31